DAA board appoints Nick Cole as Deputy CEO in escalation of move to unseat Kenny Jacobs
The board of DAA, operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has appointed Nick Cole as…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Ribbon cut at Royal Caribbean’s latest private island in the Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The…
Ireland ranked third in TTW top 50 destinations
New York based Travel and Tour World has named Ireland in third place in its…
WATCH: Shannon-based Rescue 115 winching 14 crew members of MV Fastnet to safety in Dingle Bay
Fourteen crew members from MV Fastnet, a French-registered trawler, received assistance from the Irish Coast…
$29bn – Shocked tourism lobby calculates impact of Executive Order 14161 on USA economy
In a move set to reshape international tourism flows, the United States has mandated that…
Australia experiences widespread flight disruptions
Multiple airlines operating in Australia including Qantas Jetstar and Virgin Australia have recorded 34 cancellations…
Royal Caribbean plans return of Legend of the Seas to Florida for winter 2027-28
Royal Caribbean newbuild Legend of the Seas will return to Fort Lauderdale for the 2027-28…
‘Massive rat’ on KLM flight 767 forces cancellations
A large rat appeared in the cabin of a KLM flight 767 from Amsterdam to…
PortMiami sets new daily passenger record
PortMiami has reported that November 30 was the busiest day in its history withten cruise…
Australia’s Caledonian Sky sold by APT to Greek operator Kalamata
Caledonian Sky , formerly Renaissance Six, has been sold to Greek operator Kalamata Shipping. Kalamata acquired…
Manchester faces delays as taxiway closed by surface failure
Flights at Manchester Airport have experienced delays due to rain and a taxiway issue that…
Riviera Travel launches new Grand Tour itinerary
Riviera Travel is expanding the Grand Tour collection with the 15-day itinerary A Taste of…
Trip.com group reveals 2026 travel trends
Trip.com Group has released its assessment of the prospects for global travel in 2026 ,highlighting…
UNIMED completes acquisition of Elssi Maritime
Unimed, a supplier of medicine and equipment for merchant ships, has completed the acquisition of…
Bob Frazier to retire from aviation after 50 years
Frazier Aviation has revealed that Bob Frazier is retiring after 50 years of service at…
Easyjet increases capacity for winter travel to Spain
Easyjet has added 4.6m seats for routes to and from Spain ahead of the winter…
Minor Hotels 2026 trends survey shows more to authentic travel and surge in wellness
Minor Hotels’ latest trend report forecasts a profound shift in 2026 travel towards authentic. wellness-centric…
HERE are the 59 airports across 23 countries (including Dublin) now operating Point Merge Air Traffic System
Point Merge Air Traffic System is now operating at 59 airports across 23 countries on…
Spirit Airlines unions ratify restructuring
Spirit Aviation Holdings has announced that labour agreements enabling the company’s restructuring have been ratified…
Jamaica tourism sector resumes full operations
The Jamaica Tourist Board confirmed the resumption of full tourism activities across the island following…
Plaza Premium Group unveils first mainland Europe Luxe Lounge at Rome Fiumicino
Plaza Premium Group has marked a European milestone by inaugurating its inaugural Luxe Lounge at…
Luxe Lifestyle group hosts Christmas party in county Louth
The Luxe Lifestyle Group held their Christmas party at Kilsarqan House in county Louth on…
RYacht reveals details of Sefu newbuild
R Yacht has revealed details of its newbuild to be named the Sefu for delivery…
Lost Returns introduces asset tagging and embraces AI for lost and found services
Lost Returns has introduced asset tagging for proactive matching and embraced AI for detailed item…
ASL Airlines pilots plan second strike on Tuesday
ASL Pilots who are members of IALPA have announced a second 16-hour strike on December…
STAYING until 2035: Michael O’Leary speculates on Ryanair succession plans
Michael O’Leary has told a newspaper interview that he intends to remain as CEO of…
Garda Air Support Unit gets new Viking 400
A new Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) Viking 400 has arrived at Baldonnel. The aircraft…
Drone safety campaign launched as IAA confirms there are 24,000 drone pilots in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed that there are now 24,000 trained drone pilots in…
ELEVEN US National Parks get order to charge international visitors $100 ‘America first’ entry fee
Eleven US National Parks are preparing to implement a new tourist surcharge in the new…
Keith Prowse celebrates Strauss anniversary with Marty Whelan Vienna broadcast
The Institute for Culture Travel, part of the Keith Prowse group, has hosted Marty Whelan has completed…
Safety dispute threatens to close ALSAA sports club at Dublin airport
Chairwoman of ALSAA Siobhan O’Donnell has resigned over doubts that the club can continue in…
Sad news: John Glynn who built up Doyle Group and Citywest Hotel
John Glynn has died at age 74 surrounded by his family. Mr Glynn is a…
Verona introduces Juliet’s balcony fee to curtail over-tourism
Italy’s romantic hotspot Verona has introduced a €13 entry fee to Juliet’s House courtyard from…
Boeing opens new Dublin Office
Boeing has opened new hub at Dublin Airport Central, serving a country that ranks second…
Meet Stefan Bejinaru new head chef in Brooks Hotel
Brooks Hotel has appointed Stefan Bejinaru as head chef. The Chef returned from Italy to…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: The outlook for global aviation with Marie Owens Thomsen
Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, told delegates at the…
KEY Takeaways from IATA global media day in Geneva
When Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, addressed journalists at the…
Advance bookings for Spanish hotels up by 26pc in first months of 2026
Spanish hoteliers ruled out a slowdown in foreign tourist arrivals during the first months of…
Windshear causes go-arounds at Dublin airport
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IATA Global Media Day 2025 Digital identity with Gabriel Marquie, Louise Cairney and Nick Careen
Digital identity enables seamless airport processing through biometric recognition and smartphone integration, allowing passengers to…